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Gumball 3000 2012

Discussion in 'North Central - USA (MI, IN, OH, KY, WV)' started by maploosh, May 7, 2012.

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  1. maploosh

    maploosh Karting

    Mar 29, 2006
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    Does anyone know exactly where in Detroit the checkpoint will be setup?
    Thanks
    Matt
     
  2. mr2speedracer

    mr2speedracer Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2003
    655
    Denver, CO
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    Nate
    This is what I was able to find (little link that says bigger map) - http://g.co/maps/d5y73

    It does not have the check point but seems to track everything out so my plan was to head down there and see where they are setting up. It looks to be by campus martius park because they get off the highway and do a small loop before getting back on.

    If someone has more details I would love to know though
     
  3. Small_boy

    Small_boy Rookie

    Mar 2, 2009
    4
    Lafayette, IN
  4. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Excellent! I will mark that on my calendar, thank you!

    Chris
     
  5. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Their next stop is Toronto, correct? Anyone know if they are taking the bridge or the tunnel?

    Chris
     
  6. D for Dummy

    D for Dummy Rookie

    Nov 4, 2009
    1
    Tierra Verde, FL
    Given the address to GM World Headquarters and having GPS it's hard to tell. Those who've done their homework will find the tunnel. Most will be coming down 401 to Huron Church Rd across the bridge, and (good luck) weaving their way back.
     
  7. don_xvi

    don_xvi F1 Rookie

    Nov 1, 2003
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    Bummer. I just checked this thread. I might have tried to go. Did anyone see The Hoff???
     
  8. brian.s

    brian.s F1 Rookie
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    Nov 3, 2003
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    They are all parked downtown on the circle in Indy, going out to the 500 today then leave for Kansas City on Monday.
     
  9. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Lots of great accelerations here!


    This one is NOTHING but accelerations. Absolutely no walkarounds, just one roar after another.

    NOTE: custom thumbnails aren't working on youtube right now, so don't let this lame thumbnail throw you off.


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfQWwjk9gSU[/ame]


    This one is very short, shows the SLR McLaren accelerating a few times:


    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEKF2112qE[/ame]



    This one is only 30 seconds, shows the Rally Fighter doing sweet burnouts:



    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R_4JGTR30U[/ame]
     
  10. brian.s

    brian.s F1 Rookie
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    The Rally Fighter came to Indy on the hook FYI
     
  11. GFUracing

    GFUracing Formula Junior

    Nov 12, 2005
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    Ahwatukee Foothills
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    Darrell
    great video axer. did you happen to check out the rally fighter (LM) when u were in phx?

    mr2speedracer, at first look I thought your pics were toy cars. perspective of pics made them look odd.
     
  12. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    No, I didn't! Do they have that there on occasions, or was it a one time thing?

    Chris
     
  13. GFUracing

    GFUracing Formula Junior

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    Darrell
    this is where they're built. next time you're in phoenix come check it out.
     
  14. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

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    Very cool, thanks!

    Chris
     
  15. mr2speedracer

    mr2speedracer Formula Junior

    Nov 2, 2003
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    Nate
    Love the accelerations video!
     
  16. vincep99

    vincep99 Formula 3
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    Jun 8, 2009
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    Chris,
    Fantastic shots, good work!
     
  17. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

    Jan 28, 2009
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    Thanks guys!

    Thanks for posting the pics, Nate! Great catch with the Gallardo smoking the tires. It was great to see you yesterday!

    Chris
     
  18. suggett48116

    suggett48116 Formula Junior

    Oct 23, 2007
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    Carl
    the Gumball was a cool event

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq_jSUgJeCg[/ame]
     
  19. AxerJk

    AxerJk Formula 3

    Jan 28, 2009
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    Nice Carl! You caught the Ferrari doing the spinout in the parking lot, as well as the Audi & Lambo with the surfboards on top. I missed that. I also like the fish-eye view of the city. Nicely done!

    Chris
     

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